Monday, August 31, 2009

-If you see us at Duncan this weekend with not much to show, here's the reason why...---Practically everything in the barn is molting. Seniors and juniors alike. All molting. Thanks guys! -Have you ever found a junior that gives you goosebumps? I did this morning. I'm almost afraid to get too attached to him he's so promising. We've never had such a correct crown placement before. It's simply awesome. He of course is in his first head molt and his head is absolutely exploding! His fur is already nice, even as a baby. He's smoother than butter from shoulder to lower hind quarter. I am simply in awe. I'm praying he continues on this way of course. Pictures of him are coming soon.-Below is an updated picture of our Hot Fuzz baby. The cute is irresistible! -

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

-This last weekend we got caught up on tattooing juniors. It's been awhile so I felt like we did 54327865 of them. While going thru them I found several really promising juniors, in both breeds. After a few tedious months of culling and selling I felt my bunny spirits lift again.-

pre-head molt junior doe

-I have started taking pictures for a very large web update. I'm embarrassed to admit that some of them will skip the junior page and head straight to the senior pages. Has it really been that long since I've updated the site?? -After taking a few pictures I'm excited about the fall show season. So many new rabbits to put on the tables! I look forward to hanging out with my bunny friends too. -It seems like I'm not alone in fussing about buyers. Kristen of Keep'sRabbitry made some more very good points on her blog. While you're reading blogs, be sure and check out the adventures of my favorite vienna marked dwarf Conkers and his pals. -See you at the show tables soon!Melanie

Thursday, August 6, 2009

-We’ve all heard the saying ‘buyer beware’ but what about the sellers? Selling rabbits has become my most dreaded chore in this hobby. -Just within the last few weeks I’ve heard…-I’ve got lots of really good things coming my way so I’m no longer interested in…- Um OK thanks -Should I be interested in _______ would you hold him for a couple months until I can transport?- We’re not Wal-Mart, no layaways please -Could you come down on this $50 or $75 rabbit?- Seriously? I’ve seen bucks with bad teeth and 4 ½ lb brood does listed on other sites for $200. Are our prices that outrageous? -Please don’t get mad and threaten to sell out of dwarfs because I don’t raise the color you’re looking for. I like otter so that’s what is in my barn. Mom has a small side of shaded, but it’s a very very small side. If I recommend another breeder please take it as a nice gesture on my part. I am trying to help.-We’re not Pet Smart. I cannot fill your order. I know that sounds snarky but I really do raise rabbits for me. It’s my hobby. I do this to better the breed and have my own rabbits to show. I do not do this to make money or breed you a top of the line show rabbit. Yes, I can’t keep them all so from time to time we do put out a sales list. If we have something that you think will help your herd then GREAT! Selling stock helps pay the feed and showing bill and that's about all.-Here’s another saying, ‘it takes all kinds’. -To lighten this post, here's some cute. Meet our first Hot Fuzz baby!- -

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

-Mom and I were out piddling in the barn Monday evening. I was taking sale rabbit pictures and she was breeding a few does. About 5 minutes after using Zayden I looked over and noticed him going around his cage gathering all the loose hay up like a nesting doe would.-

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I have never seen a buck do this before! I'm glad I had my camera handy.

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With everything else that has been going on I have not even attempted to update the website. Maybe soon...